Spinal injury study probes the Brain's sense of self
NCT ID NCT06688916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how spinal cord injury (SCI) affects a person's sense of their own body, known as embodiment. Researchers will use questionnaires and brain scans (fMRI) to compare 80 people with and without SCI. The goal is to understand why some people with SCI feel disconnected from their body and how this affects daily life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how spinal cord injury alters body awareness, potentially guiding future rehabilitation strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve symptoms or provide a therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Swiss Paraplegic Research
RECRUITINGNottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland
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